Description

The Condo & Single Family Home Buying Blueprint: Financing, New Rules & 1099 Qualification 

September 2, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch provided

COASTAL CAROLINAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - 951 SINE AVE

Navigate today’s evolving real estate market with confidence in this informative course designed for agents working with condo and single-family home buyers. Learn how financing options, industry rule changes, and 1099 income qualification impact the home-buying process and your clients’ ability to purchase successfully. Gain practical insights to better guide buyers from pre-approval to closing in today’s lending environment. 

Panelists: 

• Lindsey Benton-Legendary Mortgage
• Nick Kenworthy-Atlantic Coast Mortgage
• Richard Bischoff-Emm Loans
• Paul Stecker-Revolution Mortgage

Confirmed Topics Covered Include:

• Key differences between financing condos and single-family homes 
• Understanding current lending guidelines and underwriting standards 
• How buyers with 1099 income qualify for mortgage financing 
• Common documentation needed for self-employed and independent contractor borrowers 
• Recent rule and policy changes affecting buyers and agents 
• Condo approval requirements and financing challenges 
• Credit, debt-to-income ratios, and down payment considerations 
• Tips for preparing buyers for a smoother loan approval process 
• Best practices for communicating with lenders throughout the transaction 
• Strategies to help buyers overcome common financing obstacles
  

This course is ideal for real estate professionals seeking to stay informed on financing trends and better support today’s diverse home buyers.